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Finding Sperm in an Aspirated Sample

Alabama rates for HCPCS 89257

A laboratory examines fluid drawn directly from the male reproductive tract with a fine needle, rather than an ejaculated semen sample, and searches it under the microscope for sperm. Any sperm found are identified and prepared for use in fertility treatment. It is used when sperm cannot be collected in the usual way.

Rates data updated October 2026.

How much does Finding Sperm in an Aspirated Sample cost?

$107

Typical facility fee. In Alabama, October 2026.

Insurers have agreed to pay about $107 for this service. Most negotiated rates run $105 to $107.

These are rates insurers have negotiated with providers, not the amount a patient is billed. What you owe depends on your plan's deductible and coinsurance. Based on rates published by 4 insurance carriers under federal price transparency rules.

How much rates vary

Facilitymedian $105 · 10th to 90th $105 to $107Professionalmedian $417 · 10th to 90th $251 to $417
$5$10$20$50$100$200$500facility $105professional $417

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Need provider-level prices or 24+ months of history? Contact us.

Rates by insurance carrier

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$83.18
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$112.20
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$316.23
Median
$416.87
Typical High
$416.87
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
52 · Reduced service
Typical Low
$158.49
Median
$208.93
Typical High
$208.93
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
53 · Discontinued
Typical Low
$63.10
Median
$83.18
Typical High
$83.18
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$104.71
Median
$107.15
Typical High
$107.15
BCBS Alabama
Setting
Professional
Modifier
21 + 22 · Increased work + 24 · Unrelated visit after surgery + 31 + 55 · Aftercare only + 99 · Multiple modifiers
Typical Low
$16.60
Median
$17.38
Typical High
$20.89
Cigna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$33.11
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$3,162.28
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$2.45
Median
$2.45
Typical High
$3.09
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
None
Typical Low
$60.26
Median
$63.10
Typical High
$83.18

Where Alabama sits

The same service costs 93.3 times more in Hawaii than in South Dakota. Every bar is a state, most expensive first. Touch or drag across it to read any state, then open that state for its carriers and full range.

Alabama· 29th of 51

$107

HI $479SD $5.13

Median negotiated rate in each state, from every insurer that publishes one. States where no insurer publishes a rate for this service are not shown.